Apathy writ large on Khurai road
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2017:
Even through road side trees have been cut down since the last couple of days for expansion of Imphal-Ukhrul highway, Minuthong-Yaingangpokpi section of the same highway paints a very pitiable picture with potholes dotting the entire section.
The worst portion is the Lamlong Bazar-Khabeisoi portion which falls under Khurai AC, currently represented by BJP MLA L Susindro alias Yaima .
Exacerbated by heavy rainfall since the last couple of days, the particular portion is now covered with mud and rain water .
The condition of the road has not seen any improvement since the previous Government.
Rather it is becoming more pathetic on account of regular heavy traffic on one hand and absence of any maintenance work on the other .
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Some people settled along the particular section said they have been witnesses to many road accidents, some of which resulted in loss of lives due to deplorable condition of the road .
During rainy season, the road is covered with mud and water and it is huge volumes of dust which wreak havoc during dry season, they said .
All the candidates who contested Assembly elections in Khurai AC promised to develop the road but they went mum once the elections got over .
Although a new Government has been formed, the road has seen no improvement except further deterioration thereby prolonging the woes of local people as well as commuters, they said .
Then they appealed to the authority concerned to look into the matter and take up necessary action urgently.